At least seven people, including a woman, were injured in a clash between two factions over establishing local dominance in Puratan Bakhorba village of Shailkupa upazila in Jhenaidah on Thursday morning.
Police have detained one person in connection with the incident.
Shailkupa Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Humayun Kabir Molla confirmed the incident.
According to police and locals, a long-standing dispute over local supremacy had been brewing between supporters of two residents of the village, Anu Mondal and Bokul Biswas.
The conflict escalated when Shamela Khatun, wife of expatriate Moni Biswas and a supporter of Anu Mondal, protested against cattle grazing on paddy crops.
In response, supporters of Bokul Biswas physically assaulted Shamela.
Following the assault, supporters of both factions armed themselves with weapons and engaged in a violent clash, leaving at least seven people injured.
Upon receiving the information, police rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control.
The injured were rescued and admitted to Shailkupa Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
OC Humayun said police had brought the situation under control.
Legal action would be taken upon receiving a formal written complaint, he added.
